In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with legendary U.S. soccer goalkeeper, Briana Scurry. Briana reflects on her journey as a professional athlete who experienced multiple concussions and how they impacted her physical and mental health. Briana also talks about the treatments and therapies that helped her overcome her brain injury. Next Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Michael Jaffee, neurologist and professor of neurology at the University of Florida and co-author of the newest addition to the Brain & Life Books Series Navigating the Challenges of Concussion. Dr. Jaffee discusses the different types of concussions and traumatic brain injuries along with the typical progression of symptoms and various treatment protocols.
Additional Resources:
https://www.briscurry.com/my-greatest-save
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/concussion/
https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/traumatic-brain-injury/
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/new-brain-life-book-explores-concussion
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/how-sports-neurologists-protect-football-players-brains
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/concussion-symptoms-checklist
Social Media:
Guest: Briana Scurry @BriScurry (Twitter and Instagram); Dr. Michael Jaffee @Michael_Jaffee (Twitter)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
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